Past Events

Dear guests,

Some of the Library’s events and workshops will continue to be offered online until further notice. About 24 hours before the event, a librarian will send you the link you can use to attend. 

Ramadan Word Search Challenge
In English
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Are you up for a word challenge? Every Thursday and Saturday during the Holy Month, test yourself and your friends to a word search related to various aspects of Ramadan.
Building with Bricks Challenge
In English
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Join us for two hours of creative fun with Lego bricks! In this team-building activity organized by Qatar National Library, groups of five to seven participants must work together to build an architectural structure. We provide the Lego bricks— you provide the imagination!
Ramadan Decorations Workshop
In English
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Ramadan Mubarak! You and your children can honor Ramadan with the Library’s decoration design workshop. During the Holy Month, we will use special machines to make different decorations that you can use to celebrate Ramadan at home.
Homework Club
In English
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Need a place to study? How about some help with your homework or assignment? The Library is the place to be. We will have volunteers ready to support you with your academic needs in math, science, English and social sciences. No need to register, just come!
Ramadan Word Search Challenge
In English
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Are you up for a word challenge? Every Thursday and Saturday during the Holy Month, test yourself and your friends to a word search related to various aspects of Ramadan.
Weekly Knitting and Crochet Circle
In English
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Join this casual gathering of knitters and crocheters every Thursday from 9:00 – 11:00 AM to work on projects and share skills in a friendly atmosphere. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies and projects or borrow the Library’s needles and yarn. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners who are interested in learning. Be sure to check out our collection of books on knitting and crochet while you’re here!
Bookshare Orientation and Membership (English)
In English
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Bookshare is an online database for people with print disabilities. It provides audiobooks, read-along books, DAISY talking books, and braille and large-font books. You can customize your reading experience with ebooks in formats that work according to your needs. This event will help you find resources on Bookshare and register for membership.
Islamic Stories
In English
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Each Wednesday during Ramadan, we will explore stories of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his companions. Come hear the history of early Muslims and discuss your thoughts with the group.
RefWorks: Citation Management Made Easy
In English
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Learn the basics of citation management through RefWorks. The session will cover how to collect references from various online databases, how to save and manage them in RefWorks, how to cite references automatically in a Word document, and how to produce extensive bibliographies in no time.
English Creative Writing Circle
In English
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The Creative Writing Circle is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and share their work. The group will provide inspiration, feedback and encouragement in a supportive environment. So whatever stage you’re at, come along and get writing! Sessions will be held between 9 – 11 AM on Tuesdays.